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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Lifting Machines
- Varieties of lifting machines and their typical applications.
- Essential components and terminology (including blocks, slings, hooks, and load charts).
- Comprehension of rated capacity and safe working load (SWL).
Technical Operation Principles
- Fundamental mechanical and control systems for cranes, hoists, and forklifts.
- Load handling techniques and basic rigging principles.
- Operational checks and proper machine setup.
Safety Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment
- Pre-use inspection checklists and procedures for reporting defects.
- Selecting and correctly using PPE for lifting operations.
- Establishing exclusion zones, signaling, and communication protocols.
Inspection, Maintenance & Testing
- Scheduled maintenance routines and inspection intervals.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) considerations for critical parts.
- Maintaining records and utilizing tagging systems for equipment status.
Regulatory Framework & Standards
- Relevant national regulations and oversight authorities.
- Applicable international standards (such as ISO, ASME, and EN standards where relevant).
- Legal obligations for operators, employers, and competent persons.
Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
- Performing task-based lifting risk assessments (Lifting Operation Plans).
- Implementing control measures: exclusion zones, tag lines, and lifting supervision.
- Permit-to-work, lift plans, and competency verification.
Incident Response, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Immediate response actions for lifting incidents and near-misses.
- Accident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Applying lessons learned to drive continuous safety improvements.
Practical Workshops and Assessments
- Hands-on rigging and load-lift exercises (live or simulated).
- Group activity: develop a lift plan and present control measures.
- Final practical assessment and written knowledge check.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental mechanical aptitude and familiarity with workshop or industrial settings.
- Prior experience with industrial equipment operation is preferred but not required.
- A basic grasp of workplace health and safety principles.
Intended Audience
- Equipment operators (including crane, hoist, and forklift operators).
- Maintenance technicians.
- Site supervisors and safety officers.
- Plant managers and engineers involved in lifting operations.
